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Kodak M580 vs Sony S950

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Kodak M580 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Kodak M580
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 59 x 56mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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Kodak M580 vs Sony S950 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Kodak M580 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the M580 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M580 was revealed 6 months after the S950 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the M580 grades against the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Sony S950

 M580 S950 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Kodak M580

 S950 M580 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Sony S950

 M580 S950 
ReleasedJuly 2009February 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Kodak M580 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M580 provides physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M580 versus Sony S950 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the M580 and the S950.

Kodak M580 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M580 and S950 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M580 and S950.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Kodak M580 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak M580 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S950 Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography features
Sony S950 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M580
Sports photography with Sony S950
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography features
Sony S950 Travel photography features
69
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography details
Sony S950 Landscape photography details
46
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging information
Sony S950 Vlogging information
31
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
9
no video shooting
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Kodak M580 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Sony S950
 Kodak EasyShare M580Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-29 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $169 $130